The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa will pay a special tribute to legendary actor Dharmendra at its closing ceremony this weekend. The veteran star, who died at his suburban Mumbai residence on Monday morning at the age of 89, was remembered with a minute’s silence during the conclusion of the Film Bazaar section of the festival, officials said.
IFFI 2025 to honor Dharmendra at the closing ceremony after the veteran actor’s demise; 4K Sholay screening canceled
NFDC Managing Director Prakash Magdum confirmed that a dedicated tribute would be part of the main closing ceremony, calling Dharmendra a “beloved legend” whose contribution to Indian cinema will resonate with audiences across generations. As part of the festival’s programming, a restored 4K screening of Dharmendra’s iconic classic was held cinderThe event, scheduled for 26 November, has been canceled by the organizers due to “technical reasons”.
However, IFFI still holds the issue “50 Years of Sholay: Why does Sholay still resonate?” will celebrate the enduring legacy of the film through a special session called. The film’s director Ramesh Sippy will be involved in the film, which will be released on November 27. Additionally, the iconic motorcycle with sidecar cinderThe scene on which Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan shot the unforgettable song Yeh Dosti has been on display in a glass enclosure at Panaji’s Inox Theater since the beginning of the festival, and has now been transformed into a tribute to the late star.
The bike, a BSA WM20 that was originally designed as a military motorcycle for Britain’s war effort starting in 1937, has attracted visitors and whenever they see it they are reminded of Dharmendra’s camaraderie and charm on screen. Information displayed with the vehicle notes that the five-minute ‘This friendship The song sequence took 21 days to film.
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